Impact of maze procedure in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation and persistent atrial fibrillation

Objective Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation and persistent atrial fibrillation may not be good candidates for maze procedure due to preoperative atrial remodeling and various comorbidities. We attempted to evaluate the rhythm and clinical outcomes of maze procedure in these patients. Methods Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation and persistent atrial fibrillation who underwent tricuspid valve surgery between January 1994 and...